Family Support Worker - Temporary
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work, Community Support Services, Child Protection
$22.96 or higher starting based on experience/education
Location:SASKATOON
# of Positions:1
EmploymentTerms:
Full-Time
Length of Employment:Temporary
Education:Completed at least some post-secondary
Experience:1-2 Years
Apply By Date:28-Sep-2026
Employer Name:Haven Family Connections Incorporated
Haven Family Connections strives to provide preventative support to families who are at-risk of losing custody of their children. We work from a family-centered, harm reduction perspective that prioritizes the parent/child relationship and recognizes the impact of historic trauma on families.
The Haven Family Support program is an in-home support program for families who are struggling to overcome barriers to their success. We seek to support parents through increasing parenting skills and advocacy in order to reduce family breakup. We are currently seeking one temporary full-time Family Support worker (9-month contract beginning around October 1st, 2026, for maternity leave coverage). Family Support workers are responsible for providing education, guidance, coaching and skill development to parents through regular home visits.
The successful candidate will have experience and knowledge in child development, non-physical discipline, harm reduction and trauma informed care. This position requires exceptional communication skills, and demonstrated ability in case documentation and reporting.
Benefits:- Health benefits and matched pension are part of this position
- Minimum of 2 years post-secondary education in a related field;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Competency in computer skills;
- Familiarity with systemic barriers faced by vulnerable families;
- Knowledge of and belief in harm reduction philosophies;
- Knowledge of positive parenting theory;
- Frontline experience working with vulnerable families or children
- The successful candidate will have availability Monday Friday; 8am to 6 pm and have the use of a personal vehicle. Criminal Record Check, vulnerable sector is required.
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